Pedestrian Survival with Gun Threat on Japanese Road... Police Subdue and Arrest Using Taser Gun

No Human Casualties Reported Separately

A man in his 40s who threatened pedestrians and police officers on the street with survival pistols, rifles, and a Japanese sword was arrested by the police.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Woo-seok] A man in his 40s who threatened pedestrians and police officers on the street with a survival gun and a Japanese sword was arrested by the police.

The Daegu Dongbu Police Station announced on the 30th that they have apprehended a man in his 40s, identified as A, on charges of obstructing official duties and are currently investigating him.

A is suspected of aiming a survival pistol and rifle at pedestrians and brandishing a Japanese sword to threaten citizens and police officers on the streets of Ipseok-dong, Dong-gu, Daegu on the afternoon of the 29th.

The police arrived at the scene and repeatedly ordered A to surrender, but when he continued to refuse, they subdued him by firing a taser gun.

It has been confirmed that there were no casualties resulting from A's threats.

The police arrested A in the act and are investigating the exact circumstances of the incident.

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